Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day 2025!!

The 26th annual Celebrate Commemorate observance during the weekend of May 23-25 & 30th, will bring thousands of people “home” to Waterloo to participate events to delight every family member. They include musical performances, Art and Craft shows, children’s games, a youth essay contest, and a big parade celebrating our freedom at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24th.  The parade will feature wounded warriors from the VA Hospital in Canandaigua, escorted by scores of Patriot Guard and American Legion motorcycle riders, bands, floats, and military groups including National Guard and active military  troops.

Schedule:

8:00am - 11:00am: Breakfast Buffet - American Legion
9:00am - 3:00pm: Civil War Living History Camp - Oak Island
9:00am - 3:00pm: Wheels on Main Street Car Show
10:00am - 4:00pm: Arts & Craft Show - Lafayette Park
10:00am - 4:00pm: Kids’ Korner Activity Tent - Williams St.
10:00am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm: FLX Water Adventures Boat Tour - Oak Island
10:00am - 3:00pm: Extrava”CAN”za 2025 - Community Center
12:00pm - 3:00pm: M’Clintock House - E. Williams Street
12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm: Ranger Led Discussions - M’Clintock House - E. Williams St.
12:00 - 5:00pm: National Memorial Day Museum - Main St.
12:00 - 3:30pm: Horse & Wagon Rides - Lafayette Park

Entertainment Schedule:
12:00-4:00pm: Merry Mischief - Oak Island
12:00 2:30pm: The TARPS Rock Band Stage -Lafayette Park
3:00-5:00pm: Frank & Julie Trio - Reggae Beats Lafayette Park

Kids Korner Schedule:
10:00am - 4:00pm: Kids Korner Open! Carnival style games Seneca County Rise Youth Group
12:00pm:  Bike Rodeo - Free Bike Helmets (learn all about bike/scooter/skateboard safety)
12:00 - 4:00pm: Make & Take Acrylic Pours
                         The Artist’s Lounge
                         Air FX Body Art - Air-Brush Tattoo
                         Petting Zoo

Location: Lafayette Park - Williams Street